The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-19
THE PRESIDENTS HOLIDAY.
The Usual Careful Record of the Doings of
Cleveland and His Beautiful Helpmeet.

UTICA, July 18-The presidential party
reached Utica from Forestpors on Gen. q. G.
Priests private coach at 9:45 o'clock this morn
ing. Secretary Fairchild and wife accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland. Superintendent Priest
took charge of the train on the New York Cen
tral road far Canastota At 1890 the
presidential party passed through Rome It
was not generally known at what time they
would arrive. consequently there were net over
$50 people at the depot These focked to the
track and watched the special train as it made
its way slowly along President Cleveland was
on the rear platform of the single car which the
engine drew. in full view of the people. AS the
reached the depot. he doffed his nat and
bowed graciously twice to the admiring crowd.
The very slowly, but did not stop. Mrs
Cleveland and Secretary Fairehild were stand
ing just within the door, and smiled in appre-
citation of remarks that were made by ladies
who were trying to get a full glance
at her fair face. They only visi-
BILE for short time before the train
passed out of sight, bearing it's ilustrious passen
&c rs on the westward journey to the home of
the Presidents youth. The party passed through
Oneida at 1G:43. Long before the train ar
rived large crowds collected in front OF the
Allen House, awaiting Its arrival The Oneida
Battery fired two minutes as the Presidential
Just as the 1887 train was passing out. The
crowd. surged around the end of the
and greeted the President with loud cheers as he
and his wife appeared on the back platform. Then
followed five minutes of most enthusiastic hand
shaking. Every one crowded to reach the out
stretched hand of the President MIR. Cleveland
had pleasant smile and hearty grasp for all
within reach. while Mrs. Cleveland stood in the
doorway and smiled and nodded pleasantly to
the ladies. Just before the train started an old
lady who was trying vAinly to get to the Presl
do hvh Let at
come up," ne said to several men who were
standing in her way. The old lady's face was
shook his hand heartily. The President and his
party was again enthusiastically cheered as the
car moved on.
The train arrived at Canastota at IL o'clock.
Two thousand people had gathered and were
awaiting the distinguished party q. the depot.
This. and other buildings were profusely deco
rated with bunting. When the train came to
stand-still, Postmaster Barlow introduced Mr..
Cleveland to the people and an informal recep-
took place. Five hundred people shook hands
with the President Mrs. Cleveland. standing
in the doorway Of the car, acknowledged saluta-
tions. AT 1115 tho train left for Cazenovia
CAzENovIA, N. Y, July 18-The presidential
party reached here at li:36 A. NJ. No special In
cident occurred on the ride of twelve miles from
Canestota The reception was hearty. pro-
cession was formed and escorted the party to
Mrs. Lncklaens residence. which Is also the sum-
mer residence of Secretary Farchild. her eon-in-
law The town WAS everywhere gayiv decorated
with the national coors. The place never before
saw such crowds OF people
Ar 3 P. NJ the President and Mrs. Cleveland
recei-ed the trustees OF the village and o few
friends. At o'clock O general reception began
At Mrs Lincklaen's mansion, at which volunteers
from kpowlton Post. &. A. K. acted rs ushers.
The party dined at the residence OF Sidney Fair
child. father of the Secretary On the way hither,
Mrs. Roscoe Conkling sent a basket of flowers
which presented to Mrs. Cleveland.
During the two hours that the reception lasted
more than four thousand persons shook hands
with the President and his wife, The throng
inrl ah nee n nf oh and and
children. Every one received firm shake OF
the hand from the Presidens aud a smile from
Mrs Cleveland Before the doors were opened
TO the general public Casenova's leading citizens
paid their respects to the President and his
wife They were followed by the members
of Kuo wilton Post g. A. r.. in a body. who were
very cordially received. There persons
pr esent from the adjoining counties of OEeida.
CheDango, Oswego and OnondaZa Syracuse
was largely represented by prominent Democrats
and their wives Just before the reception be-
gan Mrs. Cleveland was presented with solid
GA ten box, silver mounted. containg tea-cup
and saucer, one of breakfast set used by
George Washington The box was made from
the wood of a white oak tree under which the
first settler of Casenovia pitched his tent. The
csst was from Miss Lizzie Murray Ledyard
MSs. Cleveland wore q lght-blue silk dress, with
a white mule oyerdress, embroidered In dots or
blue. Her hair dressed pompadour front
with three puffs.
The President and Mrs Cleveland and Secrs-
tary and Mrs. Fairchild dined with Mrs Linck-
laen at -:}0 o'clock, aud, Rt $50 r. NJ, were
driven to the Owayhena boat club house, on the
shore of the lake. where thsy witnessed she
pyroteehnic display and illusnnations- Mr. ana
Mrs. Cleveland will spend the night at the house
of 8. A Fairchild, father Of Secretary Fair
chiid. They will 20 by carriage. in the morn
ing. To Fayetteville. the Presidents former
home. whore n reception has been arranged